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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.05, 1,387.17 and 275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.05, 1,387.17 and 275.66 is: 413.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.05 : 1,387.17 = 275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.05/1,387.17 = 275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.05x = 1,387.17 × 275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.05x = 382,380.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,380.35/925.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.36

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